Haysville, KS vs Scott City, KS

Scott City is moderately more affordable than Haysville, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Haysville scores 73 compared to 68 for Scott City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Haysville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Haysville is $966/month compared to $778/month in Scott City — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Scott City has cheaper rent, Haysville actually has lower median home values ($155,100 vs $166,400).

Median household income in Haysville is $69,057 compared to $54,026 in Scott City (+27.8%). While Haysville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Haysville spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Scott City.